New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has given preliminary approval for investments in seven hospital and healthcare partnerships through the state’s Healthcare Safety Net Transformation Program.
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Legionella detected at Nevada hospital
Water testing has revealed elevated levels of Legionella bacteria at Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican Hospital’s Siena Campus in Henderson, Nev., ABC affiliate KTNV reported Jan. 17.
McLaren expands stroke care network through telehealth
Grand Blanc, Mich.-based McLaren Health Care has expanded its stroke care network to include Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital in Manistique, Mich., through a stroke-specific telehealth platform.
3 states get green light to sue FDA over mifepristone access
Idaho, Missouri and Kansas have been granted permission to file a lawsuit aimed at restricting access to the abortion medication mifepristone, The Hill reported Jan. 16.
ASC leadership moves shifting the industry in 2025
Two ASC companies have made major leadership transitions since Jan. 1:
Hospital execs see growth potential in ASC JVs
A growing number of hospital leaders are exploring ASCs as a pathway for growth, with 63% open to joint ventures in outpatient surgery ventures, according to a report from VMG Health published Jan. 9.
Arkansas medical board member sues former colleague, USPI
Brian McGee, MD, a member of the Arkansas State Medical Board, is suing a former colleague whose medical license was revoked after it was revealed last year that he had 30 years of misconduct allegations against him.
Missouri lawmaker floats ban on anesthesia coverage limits
Legislation has been introduced in the Missouri House of Representatives that would prevent insurers in the state from limiting coverage for anesthesia, according to a Jan. 17 report from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Healthcare billing fraud: 10 recent cases
Here are 10 healthcare billing fraud cases that Becker’s has reported since Dec. 27:
Blood-based CRC test reliance suggests high costs, worse outcomes: Study
Favoring blood-based colorectal cancer tests over stool-based CRC screening could lead to higher costs and worse outcomes for patients, according to a recent study published in JAMA Network Open.
